Leah Lamarr Is Clubhouse’s Most Famous Comic — Thought for Your Penny
When the pandemic closed down bars and clubs around the country, comedians got hit hard. Nearly everyone had to press pause and lose out on a lot of gigs, and the entertainment industry struggled with content for over a year. But some found a path for their creativity on Clubhouse.
Searching the rooms, you can find everything from a fake Howard Stern Show to big-name comedians like Joe Rogan and David Spade hanging out with friends. The Laugh Factory has its own club working to find a comedic balance.
But of all the funny people on the platform, nobody works harder to make Clubhouse laugh than Leah Lamarr.
Leah works tirelessly seven days a week hosting a variety of comedy shows that show a broad spectrum of humor. This includes shows for both Overheard, run by Jesse Margolis, and her own Hot on the Mic club.
As someone with my own Clubhouse addiction, I’m familiar with the work it takes to keep up Leah’s pace. Let’s dive into what makes her brand of comedy work so well on the social audio platform.
Who Is Leah Lamarr?
Lamarr is an established actress, comic, writer, host, and producer who’s been working the past decade on projects like Code Black and How to Get Away With Murder. She’s worked on projects for HBO, E!, Comedy Central, CBS, and Amazon, while also building her social presence.
She’s from the new generation of comics who incorporate the internet into their IRL, and that put her in a great position to benefit from the rise of the Clubhouse app.
Growing up Jewish just outside New York City, Lamarr was actively involved in a variety of clubs and activities. It’s this zest for life that ultimately drove her to continue creating on Clubhouse when the lockdowns hit. The Overheard accounts struggled as social distancing made it harder to overhear random conversations, and the team expanded their horizons to adjust.
Even back in 2018, Lamarr was working hard to use her talent and connections to make entertaining content. She’s never satisfied and always seeking more — and that work ethic shows every time she hits a Clubhouse stage.
Lamarr is often joined by her friend, reporter Nicole Behnam, in rooms to keep things light. And she has a deep roster of talented comic friends with legitimate credentials on her stages.
Hotter Than Hell on the Mic
Although it’s difficult to quantify who may be funnier, one thing that can’t be denied is the time Lamarr puts into her craft. She set the bar for what any entertainer needs to do to succeed in this growing community.
She’s often hosting events, contributing to conversations, and tirelessly working to create entertaining rooms. I fell asleep at least two or three times over the past month listening to her late night roasts and other impromptu performances.
While she can be found in other rooms, Lamarr is involved in six main shows throughout the week.
OverheardLA’s Stand-Up Show
This is Leah and Nicole’s showcase of prepared and improvised comedy. They’re joined by a rotating roster of high-profile comedians, like Tim Dillon, Reggie Watts, Margaret Cho, Maz Jobrani, Fahim Anwar, and Esther Povitsky.
Margolis, Lamarr, and others work in the background to get people booked and promote the show. It’s one of the biggest shows on Clubhouse and can regularly bring in around 1000 people, a much larger showing than the Laugh Factory green room.
Make Leah Laugh!
Lamarr and her friends are working comedians, so they’re not always trying to do all the leg work. Many of her shows invite the Clubhouse community to join in on the fun. That’s what ultimately makes their conversations more special — it’s a virtual representation of the dream comedy club.
This show regularly draws booking agents, talent scouts, and other influential people. You have one minute to do your material and get as many laughs as you can. If you do well, your DMs could blow up. But there’s the option of bombing (which many people choose).
Female Comedians Do 2 Min + Try Not to Take Up Space
Because she’s a female comic, Lamarr ensures to give power to her fellow women. Being a woman in any male-dominated industry can be hard, but comedy is particularly rough (see Bill Cosby and Louis CK to start). After clawing and scraping her way to the top of the Clubhouse scene, she’s opening doors for others.
Female stand-ups from around the world are welcome to join, and there’s a style for everyone. Although the stage is for women, all genders are welcome to partake in the laughter.
7th Layer of Hell: A Game Show
In yet another twist on the “Make Leah Laugh!” format, Lamarr and friends created a game show. The prize is being featured on her BooHeavenClub Instagram account, which is quickly filling with one-liners and roasts from the community.
To compete, all you need to do is bring your best dad joke or one-liner. It’s harder than it sounds, and there are a lot of repeats as the night goes on. My personal favorite moment was Jeff Garlin coming in to not understand a thing that’s going on, throw his hand up, and leave.
Turn Problems Into Punchlines
Lamarr recruits author Judy Carter to teach people how to be funny. This interactive workshop is an unmatched experience that people would typically pay thousands for. Imagine having access to the masters of comedy to take you to school — this is it.
All levels are welcome to attend and polish their punchlines and delivery. It’s a useful service that I wish more bad Clubhouse comedians would take them up on.
A Comedy Sex Advice Show
Lamarr’s final show is her own twist on the popular Loveline format. The mods in this room (which occasionally includes a therapist or two) give advice on everything dating, love, marriage, and sex.
It’s a great supplement to the Dr. Drew show, which he records a few days a week on Clubhouse to harvest audience interactions.
There may be comedy shows that are funnier here and there. Clubhouse is filled with talented people, and it’s a team effort that makes Lamarr’s shows run. I wouldn’t go so far as to say she’s the funniest person on the app.
However, she’s the most consistently and visibly hard-working comic on the app. I have yet to see anyone match her quality and volume of content production, and that’s why I respect her grind.
Leah Lamarr Is the Queen of Clubhouse Comedy
Although comics are boisterous by nature, you’re unlikely to hear Lamarr crown herself as comedy royalty. Instead, I’m giving her the crown, because I’ve been online long enough to recognize someone on their grind when I see it.
Lamarr has an unmatched work ethic, and she’s dedicated to the Clubhouse platform. Her passion comes through clearly to the ears of anyone who spent as much time on the app as I have so far this year.
She has a great sense of humor and sets things up so that any of her comic friends can join and have easy access to a full room. I don’t know if they recognize the work she put into building her club and following. But I do, and that’s why I declare Leah Lamarr the Queen of Clubhouse Comedy.
If you want to hear her for yourself, join her Passover Seder: Night of 1,000 Jewish Stars room on Sunday, March 28 at 4 PM PDT.
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Originally published at http://thoughtforyourpenny.com on May 30, 2021.